Are These New York's Most OVERRATED Restaurants?

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We'll visit three iconic NYC eateries to see if they're Worth It?
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@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

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@StamfordBridge Жыл бұрын

I’m just going to press the like button instead of smashing it. Hope that will suffice.

@SamSitar Жыл бұрын

on my next NYC vacation i will definitely visit Joe's Pizza.

@yourdadsotherfamily3530 Жыл бұрын

Was the 1,000th like love the content amigo all the way from Texas

@mattdaaamon Жыл бұрын

I think this calls for a video of places similar to Katz's that don't break the bank. A video on value for a single quality meal and not something you have to split for value. In philly we have Hershel's East Side Deli which is a great value compared to katz's.

@metabaron6664 Жыл бұрын

Try Scarrs pizza

@pmf2994 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather took me to Katz’s first time in 1951; I’m now 74 and still enjoy going there for the pastrami. There is enough meat in the sandwich to feed four people. It is an institution for New Yorkers. When I was in the Army during the Vietnam war, my father sent me a Katz’s salami; which continued the tradition, since my grandfather sent him a Katz’s salami while he fought in the Pacific during WW2. There is a neon sign that has been there for over 80 years that says: “Send a salami to your boy in the Army”. I like Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Tonic; second choice is Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda.

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service and great story.

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

In the 1950s Marylyn Monroe lived in Manhattan. You may have accidentally crossed paths. She became friends with a fan from the Bronx and she loved Brooklyn as she said she liked the walking neighborhoods

@grouperr Жыл бұрын

Are you feeding 4 Children? There's is 1000% not enough meat for 4 lolol. This comment made my day. On top of that what does it matter that they're using some old Neon Sign, while the story is cool, not worth that cost of this sandwich, this is not worth it by far, ever.

@staytight6340 Жыл бұрын

@@grouperr I would never go to New York for any reason period. And I would also never pay 26 dollars for a sliced bread sandwich.

@grouperr Жыл бұрын

@@staytight6340 Agreed! The Media paints NYC to be some grand venue unfortunately it's just one big tourist trap. $300+ a night hotels no thank you, $26 sandwich no thank you. Even water is expensive in NYC...

@greens294 Жыл бұрын

Even tho it’s a lotta money, I don’t think anyone who has actually had a Katz Deli sandwich would walk away thinking it was overrated. It’s truly unreal how tender and flavorful that thing is

@The_Gallowglass Жыл бұрын

I'm sure it tastes wonderful, but it ain't worth nearly $30. You could buy enough pastrami, fresh baked bread, and mustard to feed a half dozen people for that price.

@greens294 Жыл бұрын

@@The_Gallowglass again, “anyone who has actually had it” You clearly haven’t. And for what it’s worth, that sandwich feeds two

@The_Gallowglass Жыл бұрын

@@greens294 I'm good. I'll stick to reality.

@costarica6379 Жыл бұрын

I did.

@skontheroad Жыл бұрын

True! And it's a whole vibe!

@appolop8273 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I will never pay 26 dollars for a sandwich, which is 35 dollars CAD. I'd rather go to Schwartz's in Montreal and pay 13.50 CAD, which is about 10 USD. But I must admit one thing, the sandwhich at Katz's, looks amazingly delicious.

@varunaX Жыл бұрын

agreed. 26 + 5 tip (for cutting meat?!) + tax = crazy expensive sandwich

@loydkline3760 Жыл бұрын

Metro detroit great brand of pastrimi sandwich within 20 dollars range

@coffeemixer4292 Жыл бұрын

I remember it was 13$ in the time before inflation. 26$ is a lot.

@yusux Жыл бұрын

It’s more like 2 portion sizes though

@JR-kx4lv Жыл бұрын

^definitely need to split it. It’s a huge sandwich. Just tried it two weeks ago and it was super dope

@TheMatic88 Жыл бұрын

Man i've discovered your channel today. And i'm watching all your videos the whole day cuz i'm sick. My wish since i was a kid is to go to new york and your videos are the closest thing to be actually there. You have a very good chill presentation about everything and authentic. Thank u and keep up the good work

@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

We all appreciate the fact that you taking the extra hard work and effort into making videos like this. We all hope you continue to do well.

@NoahEats Жыл бұрын

John does an excellent job sharing NYC with us!

@SevenHunnid Жыл бұрын

on my KZfaq channel, i do food reviews while I’m super high😈

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

@zongoso Жыл бұрын

amongus

@Pintexx Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m glad he hit 300k this channel is very nicely shot

@ListsofLegends Жыл бұрын

This is a channel I could NEVER get tired of watching

@homerb3368 Жыл бұрын

@Lists of Legends I agree😅

@marianabrito7674 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jon!!! I just arrived from NYC and I want to thank you for all the information you share on your chanel. It is priceless!!! As a solo traveler on a short trip, it saved me so much time and helped me to have a safier journey!!! Thank you very much 🙏🏻 I wish I had seen you there making a video... I would have asked for a picture.. For sure 😂😂 Keep up the good work!!! 👏🏻

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mattdaaamon Жыл бұрын

I will say I think gratuity should just be built in at the price of Katz's. If a place is that much of a premium I don't want to feel pressured to tip on top of that.

@mon3ylounge Жыл бұрын

I remember once I went to that same Joe's Pizza at night and said "Joe's is overrated there's better pizza out there" without realizing that the actual owner, Joe was right there listening to what I said lol Every customer in that pizza store was ready to kick me out for saying that lol

@watamutha 9 ай бұрын

hahaha. I'm with you! It's overrated, I've def had better pizza elsewhere in NYC.

@Brandon-ey2ym 8 ай бұрын

Definitely had a larry david moment

@kdaltex 6 ай бұрын

So? Own it. Let him know to up his game

@Barkleyz87 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciated this video with different points of view among you and GREG; always good content for HERE BE BARR....keep doing this man!!!

@Eazyopener Жыл бұрын

Just had to say I’ve watched many food KZfaqrs and barr is by far my most favorite he gets straight to the point and eats more than talking definitely underrated

@MagellanandGreyhound Жыл бұрын

As a self-professed NY pizza snob (Brooklyn is the best), it is always the sauce that makes or breaks it for me. If you lose me there, you lose me.

@1Snouser Жыл бұрын

Thas the facts, if the sauce doesnt have that nice acidic bite it aint it

@oc5406 Жыл бұрын

Agree, Brooklyn has the best pizza of the 5 boroughs. Next best borogh for pizza is The Bronx.

@westie430 Жыл бұрын

I love this type of video Jon! I like the different perspectives. Definitely want to try Katz's for sure next time. Ugh I'm starving now though😂 Also I know you have tons of food videos, but I'm curious, have you ever done a best NYC burger or bbq video? I would love to see your take on Jackson Hole burgers or Blue Smoke bbq.☺️🙏 Thank you for the video! Keep it up!😊

@lakotagrl Жыл бұрын

one thing I noticed about katz is you dont see anyone on their cellphones, it looks refreshing honestly. def on my bucket list!

@mikef445 Жыл бұрын

Jon, nicely done as always. Although everyone knows about Katz's, it never hurts to get a native New Yorkers perspective. Keep up the good work and send my best to the Mrs. Your friend Mike.

@cadekaminsky4498 Жыл бұрын

Now I want a pastrami on rye. Awesome video! Love the shoutout to Magnolia! One of the best desserts in the city, and my personal favorite! For pizza, I love Bleecker Street Pizza.

@homerb3368 Жыл бұрын

@Cade Kaminsky Next time at Bleecker Street Pizza check the pictures on the wall 😅😊

@mrmartywaring Жыл бұрын

While Katz may seem like a tourist trap because of the long lines, the sandwich is still amazing!!

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

It's tricky, because many locals like it as well.

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

Katz is very easy to get in with no lines during off hours. Its convenient to walk in and just grab a hotdog and their hotdog in my opinion is fantastic. Just do it when it’s not busy. Also their hotdog is their own brand. One of the best hotdogs in America

@NoahEats Жыл бұрын

@@ramencurry6672 Definitely ordering the other items Katz's serves, next month!

@frankcox748 Жыл бұрын

It's not $25.00 to $30.00 for a dam pastrami on rye. What a fuckin rip off. $10.00 to $12.00 max and that's pushin it.

@jerseydevil1995 Жыл бұрын

@@frankcox748 where can you get that for $12? You tell me.

@AT-sd9qq Жыл бұрын

I personal love Joe's Pizza but I also agree that NY Pizza Suprema is amazingly great. And its not only their regular slice that's so good they have so many different great slices to choose from.

@Kennykuhhh Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a part 2 or 3 of this! Great stuff.

@glennstarkey7087 Жыл бұрын

Put a list up of 13 tourist names to judge by ill add Zabars Peter lugers and grand central oyster bar to the list as well can do a lot of these tho ill try to keep the fine dining to a minimum

@angelachanelhuang1651 Жыл бұрын

Los Angeles has the same type of food shops

@scottprice4813 Жыл бұрын

$26 for a sandwich that most people can’t and shouldn’t eat in two sittings just smacks of waste and tourist trap.

@GCLU Жыл бұрын

Well then it's 2 $13 sandwiches

@l3ftie578 Жыл бұрын

i would say split it with your girl but i feel like u r lonely

@CurlyQ227_ Жыл бұрын

Like always. Great video and premiere. Thanks!!!

@NoahEats Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Solid video

@martinconnor9840 Жыл бұрын

I never bothered visiting Katz's. I was staying a 10 minute walk from Sarge's and ended up visiting there 3 times during my week stay. Once for breakfast, once for lunch and then once for dinner. We really enjoyed the food but the staff really made it for me. So attentive and friendly. Loved the place.

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Love sarges

@mikev.2945 Жыл бұрын

Sarge's is a good deli, too.

@martinconnor9840 Жыл бұрын

@@HereBeBarr Also went to NY Pizza Suprema. Seriously good. Full on OMG from my sons and me.

@elsquibbs Жыл бұрын

I love Sarge's. Great sandwiches.

@yddubbud8229 Жыл бұрын

Sarge is just OK. Katz is better

@TongoPR Жыл бұрын

Loved this video 🔥🔥

@Max-ve5tu Жыл бұрын

Paying for the experience is synonym for overpaying for the actual product.

@aroundtheworldwithjp4553 Жыл бұрын

Consistency has been no issue for John lately 🔥🔥🔥

@scroogemcduck3003 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Wanted to say thank you for all your videos, have been watching as many as possible before a trip next month. Was wondering if you can recommend any restaurants in The Village please?

@SandpiperN121PP Жыл бұрын

Katz deli is very overpriced. Most of the locals I talked to says it’s not worth it. You’re paying for the experience. As far as pizza goes, Luigi‘s pizza over on 8th and Central Park West is a little hole in the wall place that makes one of the most fantastic slices I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it.

@howardberger1015 Жыл бұрын

I live in Los Angeles and we have a magnolia bakery. The banana pudding is amazing . Don’t walk but run to Magnolia to get it. Great video

@sharukhpatankar1962 Жыл бұрын

I've lived in NY all my life and tbh nothing takes me back to my childhood like Joe's Pizza. it's got these certain flavors and textures that are just locked in. Dollar Pizza is literally school lunch food, that disrespect was crazy

@Teddy31976 Жыл бұрын

Your honesty is refreshing!!🤓

@maryannreese6264 Жыл бұрын

Look forward to all videos awesome nail it all the time good places to eat yummy 😊

@FatLeonard84 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I went there after seeing it on Man vs Food and was extremely disappointed, half of the meat was just fat and the bread so dry I think it was about to go stale

@jencrecelius3565 Жыл бұрын

While Katz's sandwich is huge and looks delicious I'm not paying $26 for a sandwich, that's crazy. I get inflation and the experience and am used to ridiculous prices being from NJ but that's a no for me. If someone else is paying, that would be alright though 😂

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

I’m sure if you stand out side and ask randomly for someone to buy you a sandwich someone will. A lot of people will eat there as a special occasion so buying an extra sandwich wouldn’t be a big deal if it’s like a once in a lifetime or annual visit. One time a stranger bought me a $27 glass of cognac at a bar in Manhattan since he was in a good mood.

@knlei1 Жыл бұрын

worth once in a while

@antoliang Жыл бұрын

This is more of a treat than a meal, once in a bluemoon

@DeusMachina71 Жыл бұрын

You can feed a small family on one of Katz sandwiches..having said that it's overrated and other that great imop.. I always preferred 2nd Ave deli when I lived in the East village

@biggestcomplainer Жыл бұрын

Wonder if you can just get a half sandwich

@davidmurphy3214 Жыл бұрын

We went to Katz's Deli between Christmas and New Year's. It was a bucket list. Worth Every Penny. Great atmosphere. Friendly people workers and strangers.

@simonhodgetts6530 Жыл бұрын

Pastrami on rye with pickles and mustard is one of my all time favourite sandwiches - that one looks out of this world. It is pricey (I’d assume a good deli sandwich in the UK is about £8- $9.70 at today’s exchange rates), but as a one off, I’d pay $26 to try one!

@philaman1972 Жыл бұрын

There is an old addage in the food business that states: "it does not matter what you charge as long as the quality and experience remains consistent"; this is why Katz's can get away with charging $26 for a pastrami sandwich. Before too long, it will be $27 for the same sandwich and I predict their business will be as strong as ever.

@jessicaregina1956 Жыл бұрын

🤣 is that right? Over here in Singapore we have tons of guys cooking the same dish for decades and if they dared increase their price see if they cook another month

@jessicaregina1956 Жыл бұрын

The world's cheapest Michelin star meal was here for quite a while until he lost his star last year 🤣 even after a star he kept his old prices

@jarrodwilson2382 Жыл бұрын

25 or 50 still overpriced

@philaman1972 Жыл бұрын

@@jarrodwilson2382 I do not disagree, but the fact that Katz's is still in business despite the price hikes speaks for itself.

@jayespin Жыл бұрын

@@philaman1972 Aside from quality, the name also justifies the price. You could have another restaurant making it with the same sourced ingredients and same methods and they would not be able to justify selling it at the same price because they do not have the Katz name.

@DaBomp Жыл бұрын

i was in NY last september and had to try the pastrami sandwich at Katz. i knew i will love it, but my expectations were even exceeded. the soft bread with the insanely tender pastrami, the little punch by the mustard...so freakin good! also loved the dr. browns black cherry soda. overall a 10/10 experience and a must-eat for tourists (came all the way from germany)

@julioibarra7156 Жыл бұрын

Katz is likely expensive due to quality and the costs of running an institution in NYC. It looks like the standard in pastrami and worth trying before you croak

@monkeyballs512 Жыл бұрын

This person knows how to pastrami

@nicholasthompson7690 10 ай бұрын

I've eaten there and it's excellent

@lucienjeanbaptiste2474 Жыл бұрын

Never, never gets OLD everytime I come back to NYC, this is always a must!

@pattih3162 Жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried Katz, but LOVE Sarges. Planning our 2nd trip in Jan and already got our Groupon for Sarge’s

@2538159408 Жыл бұрын

went to Katz and Joes pizza during my vacation last month. both were great! id definitely go again

@TrinbagoVibes Жыл бұрын

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding rel win, my wife and I had it for the first time earlier this month, but they are definitely worth it

@mattyice1226 Жыл бұрын

Found u in my recommended born and raised in ny I love ur vids, it’s a great city fr

@dwaynewladyka577 Жыл бұрын

I'd definitely go for the pastrami sandwich, the pizza and the banana pudding. Thanks for sharing this. Cheers! 👍👍✌️

@teresahoward7821 Жыл бұрын

And now I am STARVING!! 😂 Thanks for another great video, Jon!! (I’m with you on Joe’s. I’ve always been underwhelmed and agree they are overrated.) I would love to see these videos as a series covering more spots.

@NoahEats Жыл бұрын

Im hungry as well!

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@Waldenpunk Жыл бұрын

Katz's sandwiches are worth every cent. Absolutely amazing. Last time I was in New York we went there at 9am and had a pastrami sandwich for breakfast. It was perfect.

@davidmurphy3214 Жыл бұрын

We went between Christmas and New Year's. It was a bucket list. Worth Every Penny. Great people

@johnoleary148 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent eating video Jon. Like the way you put this video together by comparing these three "famous' NYC Restaurants. I need to get to Katz's Deli. There sandwiches are a ridiculous size but they look nice. I hate Pastrami so would need to try something else but other's in my family would share one. It does look quality Brisket. Long lines are the only thing that put me off. You really have to commit to going there. I also love the way New York does Pizza by the slice. Not a European thing although that Joe's Pizza looks like they use a ridiculous amount of Cheese. No one knows Pizza like you Jon so have to take your advice here. Nice you pointed out what Joe's did during the pandemic. Magnolia Bakery is not the type of food I like to eat. Great job an always.

@jamiedavidson3811 Жыл бұрын

Corn beef there is just as good as the pastrami

@daniisrael____6326 Жыл бұрын

Keep posting these vlogs -:) , i miss Nyc gotta come back ASAP

@jeannetterodriguez4663 Жыл бұрын

I love Joe’s! It is the same taste as the pizza I grew up on in the 70s 80s NYC.

@lawnside82 Жыл бұрын

Ellios pizza is more top tier compaired to the 1.50 slice. 😂 cardboard and sauce. Cant beleave ben put joes in the same category as buck fifty slice. 😂😂

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Ben was trolling I think 🤐

@suckthehead1 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to be home in nyc for thanksgiving. Raleigh has some good ny style food places but I’m so excited to have a deli sandwich

@edvaira6891 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that kind of Pastrami sandwich at San Diego’s signature deli, DZ Akins would be probably $19-20 or so, and that sandwich you got was a MONSTER! So, not even really overpriced, especially for NYC

@homerb3368 Жыл бұрын

@edvaira6891and what about Milton’s closer to North County?

@edvaira6891 Жыл бұрын

@@homerb3368 Sorry…much more partial to DZ Akins…been to Milton’s a few times (usually either before or after a visit to the Del Mar/SD County fair) but they’ve been Very hit and miss over the years

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

A great advantage of Katz and other NYC delis is that they have tongue sandwiches on their menu which is an excellent meat. It’s common for other delis outside of New York/ Jersey area to not have it on the menu.

@VuTang858 Жыл бұрын

ToGos has a much better pastrami sandwich for 12$

@MyKeeP81 Жыл бұрын

katz is expensive but worth it

@Reconseal4050 Жыл бұрын

I have to agree about Joe's Pizza overrated and overpriced! Joe's Pizza at Carmines tend to rush their pizzas often instead of letting it sit for a few minutes and that makes the cheese slide off.

@marce211275 11 ай бұрын

The blackout chocolate cake in Magnolia is a totally must try for sure!!!

@chriseccles5493 Жыл бұрын

Everytime I've visited Katz (albeit, i've only been 3 times as I'm from the UK lol) There was hardly a queue at all, maybe 5 or 6 people. The first time I went, i was flustered because I was in the queue and didn't know what to have and didn't have much time to look at the options. lol. Now i know to just stick with the classic Pastrami on Rye (Corned Beef if I feel like it) with mustard and a Knish for good measure. Heading back over in February and can't wait!

@veroniquei5012 Жыл бұрын

3 bros eating together. You don't need to look far for some love :)

@lawnside82 Жыл бұрын

I like how they gave the camera man love. Most vloggers dont.

@5argetech56 Жыл бұрын

@@lawnside82 Jon always gives his homie some love!

@davidzito66 Жыл бұрын

As a native New Yorker I have been to Katz a handful of times the last time I went was with my dad a about 10 years ago unfortunately he is gone now and I am moving away that will be a lasting memory with him.

@bossmanmce5599 9 ай бұрын

awesome guys. Best NY you tubers top notch food

@briandevitt6903 Жыл бұрын

The iconic places are not only about the food though. Katz will definitely be on my list when I visit. Thanks from Ireland.

@greenmachine5600 Жыл бұрын

There are other good pastrami places, but Katz is class. Just wish it were cheaper. Izzy's smokehouse in Brooklyn is really good too.

@mikefigures5075 Жыл бұрын

To put this into better perspective for those not living in the area: You are not paying $26 for a sandwich. You are paying for exorbitant labor costs, monstrous utilities and rent costs and a sandwich. Guys behind the counter are making at least $25/hour. If the business owner doesn't own the building, their rent is at least $50,000 a month. A MONTH.

@Matthewxrb1992 Жыл бұрын

you do realize KATZ probably makes 50k in less than a day right?

@roboliver9980 10 ай бұрын

If Katz don’t own that building by now it’s poor business. Also they’ve not renovated in decades.

@Kevin-1969 Жыл бұрын

I loved New York, I am going back, it’s awesome, anyone that lives there and is comfortable is blessed. It’s on another level to London. I am from the UK, yes it’s expensive but the feel and everything, the Subway awesome

@LordRaptor Жыл бұрын

When I ate at Katz's, I didn't even like pastrami all that much, but I still remember how delicious it was over 10 years later even as my taste has evolved and now I love pastrami, as it was the best pastrami I've ever had and perhaps the best sandwich too.

@danilosoto7331 Жыл бұрын

Katz deli is a nyc " must stop" or as sally said in When harry met sally- YES, YES,YESS!!!

@joeshonk9715 Жыл бұрын

Went on a self guided food tour of NYC last month. Katz lives up to all of the hype. Joe's was one of the better pizza places (I tried 10 different ones). Did not try Magnolia, it was on the list but did not get around to it.

@PhelpsTravel Жыл бұрын

Having just came back from Vegas/NYC the price of food is very expensive now. Katz does look amazing and I’m sure you couldn’t eat much after that. The price of drinks is what got me more than the food. A lot of UK travellers are really feeling the pinch of the price increases in the US. I want to get back to Vegas but the flight and Hotel prices are ridiculous at the moment. Thanks for all you do John. Always helped me when I visit NYC.

@chocobats1470 Жыл бұрын

I could not stand patsy's when I went to New York, but I ate at Joe's like 4-5 times on my weeklong stay, haha. Your videos helped a lot though! Especially for navigation and apps!

@peterreed9817 Жыл бұрын

Your videos alone make me want to try a pastrami sandwich. I’m coming at Christmas. Katz or Sarges look incredible! Genuine question though can you get one without mustard? Or is it cooked in it? The only thing I don’t think I’d enjoy so just want to know before joining a queue for a $26 sandwich

@GCLU Жыл бұрын

People generally get it with mustard or Russian

@greenmachine5600 Жыл бұрын

Try out Izzy's Smokehouse in Brooklyn. Great pastrami there too. Brooklyn in general has better pizza and classic New York staples in my opinion.

@N0TIP Жыл бұрын

these dudes called $4 pizza slice steep, right after recommending a $26 sandwich LMAO

@richardconnelly7141 Жыл бұрын

big diff between the price and work of a slice of pizza with cheese and a heavy pastrami sandwhich cut from a buisket properly cooked even 6 pcs doesnt make it eqivalent

@greedisbad9890 Жыл бұрын

Pizza with just cheese for $4 vs $26 sandwich with like 8 stacks for pastrami

@richardconnelly7141 Жыл бұрын

@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice i would rather spend 26 bucks on a delicious sandwhich rather than 2 ten dollars balloons that wont last till supper time

@richardconnelly7141 Жыл бұрын

@Liberals now know Biden was the worse choice exactly,so 13.00 dollars for a above average sandwhich in new york doesnt seem too bad when i consider at a local supermarket in canada selling prepackaged garbage subs for 10.00 dollars

@marcocarlson1693 Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA! Katz is price gouging!

@guymorris6596 Жыл бұрын

A sandwich for $26 is extremely overrated and that's freaking highway robbery. There isn't any sandwich in any restaurant on this planet worth $26. Were handcuffs included when you ordered those $26 sandwiches ? You were paying for those overpriced sandwiches for the Katz name.

@felixcervantes7215 Жыл бұрын

Always great content. Could you do one about parking around New York's tourist locations? Thanks

@sarahbae21 Жыл бұрын

There isn’t any 😂

@missalicesmiles Жыл бұрын

You can pay for expensive garage parking. That's really your only option lol

@mattdaaamon Жыл бұрын

I love pizza suprema but man has it gotten expensive seemingly faster than other places.

@bigh7972 Жыл бұрын

I still remember the taste of the Pastrami sandwich at Katz’s deli. The last time I had a meal there was 16 years ago. It was that good.

@irmaiz133 Жыл бұрын

Me too:))

@FlightX101 Жыл бұрын

Their pastrami is stupid good. So they are allowed to charge that much :)

@adventureswithcarl123 Жыл бұрын

Love Katz deli! Can you do a video at the Jekyll and Hyde restaurant and beetle house NYC soon?

@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you for sharing there in NY some great places to eat!!! Nice...

@Pintexx Жыл бұрын

Here in the Bronx, there’s so many authentic pizza places that are equal or better than joes pizza. Morris park and little Italy, can’t beat the local pizza spots here especially with a lot of the cheese pies being 20$ which is 2.5$ per slice for a big slice of pizza.

@namingisdifficult408 Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@RiceBiscuit Жыл бұрын

which pizza in the bronx you recommend?

@amyt2400 Жыл бұрын

@RiceBiscuit 🇮🇹Mario’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue has great pizza, pies only (they don’t sell slices).

@sbfk1 Жыл бұрын

Greg looked heated

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Ben trolling 🤐

@robinschuster9334 Жыл бұрын

You have to try Deninos pizza in the west village. I tried it numerous times in Staten-island. Its delicious with a crispy crust.

@AndrewDickinson Жыл бұрын

@Here Be Barr you are right the cupcakes at Magnolia are overrated especially since they use shortening instead of butter 👎

@Limoni1 Жыл бұрын

Loving your content, I'm a huge NYC fan, love the city and I think you nailed it with Joe's Pizza. Maybe at one time it was a good slice, but I find that something has changed over the years. I was there two months ago I brought three of my friends from Toronto and none of my friends were impressed with the Joe's Pizza, btw it was cash only, I'm not a fan of the cash only establishment and that includes Peter Luger's. Best pizza we had on our last trip was John's on Bleeker. Thanks for the great NYC videos.

@Fernando-qk2hp Жыл бұрын

I’m sure it’s delicious but I refuse to pay 26 dollars for a sandwich. Better be some lobster in it if so. Amazing what a slice of pizza costs Love your videos.

@2075vj Жыл бұрын

I stopped eating red meat over 13 years ago. But I will have that pastrami sandwich next time I’m in NYC. I had it. They are many years ago when I lived in New York. Thanks for sharing another great video. You make any miss New York so much.

@gabrieladanesi7470 Жыл бұрын

Always share the pastrami sandwich, always! Specially if you are a tourist, that will allow you to try more food that day 😅😅

@MatthewCrocker Жыл бұрын

I heard $26 for a sandwich and immediately thought "That's insane!", and then realized I paid, like, $18 for n crappy 18" sub last week, and it wasn't in NYC nor at Katz'. So, it's not that shocking with our post-pandemic pricing.

@mafemartinez2235 Жыл бұрын

🎯

@Ziddz Жыл бұрын

Goddamn thats a beautiful sandwich

@annamitchell9875 Жыл бұрын

Mum and I went to Katz’s and shared a Reuben. It was plenty of food for both of us and seriously delicious. I don’t remember what it cost us, but I’m sure it wasn’t that much (it had less meat, which was fine by me).

@agnieszkazelaznicka6330 Жыл бұрын

I am a total foodie and before my trip to New York I am still taking food places recommendations. But people are in awe when I tell them that I don't like sweets and am not a big fan of pizza....is fun to see their faces heheh.

@robertI153 Жыл бұрын

A lot of food choices in NYC. Maybe a series with a section on healthy food options. Cheers

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

There should be some trendy eateries that serve whole grain bowls and high quality salads. I’ve seen them randomly walking by

@jaysmith6836 Жыл бұрын

Just returned from NY and Joe's Pizza was tasty, bought 7 slices to go and the box was the size of a small suitcase! The garlic pizza has so much garlic I could still smell it a week later, Oh and pretty much every sandwich in Manhattan is around 15-20 bucks, it made London look cheap but is still the best city I've ever visited :)

@marcellom Жыл бұрын

When I was in elementary school in bk we went to Katz’s a few times on field trips, after the tenement museum I think. It was good.

@Riotdrone 7 ай бұрын

people in north america don't really know what a banana is. when i go to costa rica the texture completely changes. they turn from kind of firm and starchy into creamy and custardy. i would love to have a banana pudding in a country that actually has the climate to where the bananas are fresh and not shipped and preserved

@saulgoodman2018 Жыл бұрын

I don't care how good it is, I am not paying 26 bucks for a sandwich.

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

I once paid $216 for a sushi dinner

@RPPIII13 Жыл бұрын

Then don’t come to NYC, stay home. It doesn’t need ya

@bobbo11357 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Katz’s. The answer is to share it with another person (or more) since it is enormous. The others just order a smaller and cheaper dish like the hot dog.

@saulgoodman2018 Жыл бұрын

@@bobbo11357 If I'm going on a date. She is getting a hot dog later.

@bobbo11357 Жыл бұрын

@@saulgoodman2018 makes perfect sense to me!

@ilyaLNYC Жыл бұрын

I think we need one bite pastrami sandwich show 😀🎉

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣

@iskandermakhmudov Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review

@goldcanyon340. Жыл бұрын

Unbiased & honest. Thanks!

@Qiubenjamin Жыл бұрын

For real. Overpriced but amazing sandwiches from Katz..... making me want to go back again

@HereBeBarr Жыл бұрын

@kellittav Жыл бұрын

I'd really like to go to Katz's but I'm travelling alone and that sandwich looks like a lot of food.

@greenmachine5600 Жыл бұрын

Leftovers

@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын

You can get a half sandwich portion and soup combo on their menu. Sometimes I’ll order extra bread and take leftovers. It could be a good way to save money for dinner. Pastrami and other cured meat will be ok for the evening with no refrigerator

@kellittav Жыл бұрын

@@ramencurry6672 good to know! I'm in Lower Manhattan today so I might stop there for dinner

@benjaminniemczyk Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Though I have never tried Katz's, the sandwich is worth it. It is about an entire day's-worth of food, so that is about what one would spend on a tight budget in NYC. I agree that Magnolia is a tourist trap. I have been to other locations and was not impressed. I can see, however, how some people would like it. It is now a classic NY spot.

@oo-ru5lt 9 ай бұрын

$26/day is a tight budget in NYC? Lmao

@rustybearden1800 Жыл бұрын

I've been to all three places (lived in Westchester County from 1987 to 2003 and was in and out of the city 5 to 6 times a week) Katz's is iconic and unique and is worth a visit, not only for it's high quality, old school deli food but also for the atmosphere and the experience - prices were much lower when I last visited but the servings are huge. I always loved 2nd Ave Deli and the frumpy, grumpy waitresses. Joe's is good but, in my humble opinion, a bit ordinary - my nostalgic favorite is Arturo's on Houston - delicious, coal fired pies (NO SLICES), good draft beer and affordable cocktails, simple, carafe wines in a very authentic no nonsense atmosphere with a piano player and jazz on some nights and a very rambunctious crowd (but NYC pizza nuts are VERY opinionated, myself included) I visited Magnolia's in the early days before it really blew up. I'm not always a fan of cupcakes - I think they're cutesy and trendy and frankly, usually on the dry side and overly frosted. The old fashioned southern style cakes and pies are much better and very authentic - moist, huge and intensely flavorful - I remember a stellar red velvet, a sublime coconut layer cake, killer old style chocolate cake, derby pie, buttermilk pie and lemon meringue and my favorite, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I loved the old wooden screen doors, the antique, mismatched cake stands and plates and coffee mugs and the overall grandmotherish atmosphere. Oh, try a Manhattan coffee soda sometime - sounds strange but they're delicious with a bagel or deli sandwich! Great channel, guys - always interesting and worth watching👍

@user-ns1um8kq7i Жыл бұрын

I've been fooled by the fake joe's pizza before 🤣 Also, I recommend Bleeker Street Pizza, Scarr's, and Emmy Squared for pizza. And I'm surprised to here of someone who's been to Magnolia and never had the banana pudding. I thought that's what they were really known for (and frankly, it's the only reason worth going. there are WAY better bakeries in the city).